May in Myrtle Beach
So much fun stuff coming our way this month!!! Here is a preview of all the best of what’s happening in May in Myrtle Beach.
World’s Strongest Man Competition | May 1–5
WATERWAY LIVE | May 3, 5–8pm.
The Little Gym Grand Opening | May 4th. Excited for another kid-friendly business in the area!
Surfside Beach BBQ Festival | May 4th at 10am. The Anything But BBQ Feast is on May 3rd at 4pm.
Georgetown Food, Beer & Wine Festival | May 4, 11a–6p. Celebrity judges, award-winning wines, local artisans, kids zone, musical talent and more.
Beach Town Throw Down | May 4–5. Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. The Southeast’s premier CrossFit event is back!
BLESSING OF THE INLET | May 4, 9am. Belin UMC. Vendors, music, children’s play area, food, and more.
MOTHER–SON DANCE | May 10 at Low Country Community Church.
BROOKGREEN WINE FESTIVAL IN THE GARDENS | May 11, 1pm
Smoke on the Beach BBQ Festival | May 10–11. Includes a car show, live music, food trucks, and activities for kids.
Fan Fest at Teal Town | May 11 and May 14th. Honor the legendary coach in his last season. Event will include vendors, food and more.
41st Annual Blue Crab Festival | May 18-19. Little River Waterfront. Vendors, food, music, scenic views and more.
Storytime at Wonder + Wilde | May 18, 9:30am
Magical Princess Meet & Greet | May 18, 3pm and 4:30pm at STAR Academy
Futrell Park Splash Pad Opens | Opens up Memorial Day, 10a–7p.
may pelicans games
More fun for May in Mrytle Beach… The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have several home game series PLUS some extra fun Friday family-friendly theme nights. Here are all the home games:
mother's day events
Mother’s Day at CHB | A creative way to celebrate – bring the fam to CHB for a mamas only cornhole contest with the chance to win a full spa package! There will also be MOM-osa flights, live music, kids creating sashes for mom and all the usual fun of CHB.
Mothers Day Brew Boat Cruise | Grab your Brown Fox Coffee and enjoy 30 minutes on the Murrells Inlet BrewBoat.
Kids Build It | May 10, 5–7pm at Nailed It DIY (how cute!)
Murrells Inlet Sunset Cruise | Sunday, May 12th, 7:15–8:30p
Mother’s Day Brunch | May 12th, 11a–3p at The Sea Captain’s House
Fairy Hair Moms & Mini | May 11, 10a–2p at Wonder + Wilde
memorial day events
Military Appreciation Day | Lots of events happening… Most notable (and most family-friendly) is the Parade in Market Common on Sat, May 25 at 10:30am.
Brookgreen Gardens Memorial Day 5K | May 26, 6pm.
Surfside Beach Memorial Day Golf Cart Parade | May 27, 11am.
recurring events that are returning!
KIDS BOWL FREE | Sign up now at Stars & Strikes. Myrtle Beach Bowl also joins in June.
FARMERS MARKETS | Tuesdays in Surfside, Fridays in NMB, Saturdays in Conway and Market Common. Last Sunday of the month at the Hammock Shops in Pawleys Island.
Music in the Park | Sundays in Surfside Beach
Groovin’ on the Green | Fridays in Downtown Conway (month of May only)
Music in the Park (Georgetown) | 1st Fridays from 6–9p at Francis Marion Park.
MOVIES AT MCLEAN | 2nd Friday of each month, first one is May 10.
playground events
NMB has resumed some of their fun playground events.
PLAYGROUND PLAYDATES | 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3pm at Floyd Comm Center.
Park N Play | 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10a–2p. Location varies.